SNLA494
February 2026
DP83826E
,
DP83826I
,
TMS320F28P650DH
,
TMS320F28P650DK
1
Summary
Revision History
1
Overview of EtherCAT and Communication Model
2
EtherCAT Slave Frame Transmission and Diagnostics
2.1
Frame Processing at EtherCAT Slaves
2.2
ESC Diagnostics
3
EtherCAT Frame Error Fault Cases and Investigation Methods
3.1
Frame Error Fault Case
3.2
Frame Error Investigation Case – Fault Isolation Analysis
3.2.1
ESC PHY0 or PHY1 Fault Isolation Analysis
3.2.2
ESC F28P65 and MII Fault Isolation Analysis
3.3
Frame Error Investigation Case – ESC Fault Investigation Within F28P65
3.3.1
EtherCAT Clock Configuration Failure Analysis
3.3.2
Recommendations for EtherCAT Clock Configuration
3.3.3
Addressing Metastability Issue During Clock Domain Crossing Using DCC
4
Summary
5
References
Application Note
F28P65 + DP83826 EtherCAT Frame Error Investigation Methods and Application Recommendations